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Human chorionic gonadotrophin — Competitive Intelligence Brief
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Gonadotropin; Hormone replacement therapy
Luteinizing hormone receptor (LHCG receptor)
Reproductive endocrinology; Fertility
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
Human chorionic gonadotrophin (Human chorionic gonadotrophin) — The University of Hong Kong. Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone that binds to luteinizing hormone receptors to stimulate gonadal steroid production and gametogenesis.
Comparator set (6 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human chorionic gonadotrophin TARGET | Human chorionic gonadotrophin | The University of Hong Kong | marketed | Gonadotropin; Hormone replacement therapy | Luteinizing hormone receptor (LHCG receptor) | |
| Orgovyx | relugolix | MYOVANT SCIENCES | marketed | Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Antagonist [EPC] | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor | 2020-01-01 |
| Orilissa | ELAGOLIX | AbbVie | marketed | Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Antagonist | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor | 2018-01-01 |
| Firmagon | degarelix | Ferring | marketed | Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Antagonist | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor | 2008-01-01 |
| Luveris | r-hLH | Merck KGaA | marketed | Gonadotropin | Lutropin-choriogonadotropic hormone receptor | 2004-01-01 |
| Trelstar | triptorelin | Verity | marketed | Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Agonist | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor | 2000-01-01 |
| Cetrotide | CETRORELIX | Merck KGaA | marketed | Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Antagonist | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor | 2000-01-01 |
Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)
Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)
Patent timeline (forward window)
- — Orgovyx · 10350170 · US
- — Orgovyx · 10449191 · US
- — Orgovyx · 11583526 · US
- — Orgovyx · 11033551 · US
- — Orgovyx · 10786501 · US
Sponsor landscape (Gonadotropin; Hormone replacement therapy class)
- The University of Hong Kong · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). Human chorionic gonadotrophin — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/human-chorionic-gonadotrophin. Accessed 2026-05-17.
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